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Denshaw Family History

Denshaw Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Henshaw, Deshaw, Renshaw, Kershaw, Denham, Openshaw, Redshaw, Denslow

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Where is the Denshaw family from?

You can see how Denshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Denshaw families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Denshaw families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Denshaw's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Denshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Denshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denshaw. 100% of Denshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Denshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Denshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denshaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Denshaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Denshaw. For the veterans among your Denshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denshaw lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Denshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Denshaw in 1991 was 63, and 98 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denshaw ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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